tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post7844017569218639741..comments2023-10-20T09:04:45.829+01:00Comments on My New Notebook: PerfectionismCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-7926358203689962212010-02-18T23:56:44.844+00:002010-02-18T23:56:44.844+00:00Cathy,
I'm glad I hadn't drawn the line a...Cathy,<br /><br />I'm glad I hadn't drawn the line already. These latest developments in my story fit so perfectly that I would have regretted now allowing myself the chance to include them.<br /><br />Keep the faith, sister!Paulhttp://www.paullamb.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-52668484278048182832010-02-18T11:43:20.630+00:002010-02-18T11:43:20.630+00:00Paul, I think that was exactly what I was getting ...Paul, I think that was exactly what I was getting at. When do we draw the line and say enough is enough?<br /><br />CJ, editing is quite fun actually!<br /><br />CxCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-12885908123934417622010-02-18T10:42:45.046+00:002010-02-18T10:42:45.046+00:00Thanks for the article link, Cathy, very interesti...Thanks for the article link, Cathy, very interesting.<br /><br />You're getting on great aren't you. I'm looking forward to reading through my work and just hope I won't need to do too many corrections.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-89247330167308973842010-02-17T22:05:05.043+00:002010-02-17T22:05:05.043+00:00Every day I lose confidence, and then I just wade ...Every day I lose confidence, and then I just wade back in and keep working at it. I've had the same inconsistency problem for the same reasons. I've been working on this novel for nearly 2 years, and I've made lots of changes and other "improvements" in that time. I'm only now catching some of the consequences.<br /><br />Lately I've been having these mini epiphanies about this or that little fix or revelation or enhancement. Every one has seemed absolutely essential, and I'm beginning to worry that I'll never be finished with the story.Paulhttp://www.paullamb.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-44786166334800713812010-02-17T16:48:44.528+00:002010-02-17T16:48:44.528+00:00Thanks for all the moral support everyone. I'v...Thanks for all the moral support everyone. I've not had time for any editing at all today!<br />CxCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-2053263521871809752010-02-17T14:22:08.961+00:002010-02-17T14:22:08.961+00:00I think crises of confidence are par for the cours...I think crises of confidence are par for the course. I do think you're right that it's possible to be too perfectionist, but also that your book deserves to be the best you can make it. Walking the fine line between those two is tricky, but I suspect it gets easier with practise. And you're practising, so go you!Queeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988379866736219329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-74134754508040702912010-02-17T11:18:33.735+00:002010-02-17T11:18:33.735+00:00No, it's NOT rubbish! It's fine - you'...No, it's NOT rubbish! It's fine - you're just too close to it at the moment! Keep calm and carry on!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-57733743076400878612010-02-17T11:06:07.080+00:002010-02-17T11:06:07.080+00:00Ooh, I shall be there with you soon, Cathy. I thin...Ooh, I shall be there with you soon, Cathy. I think it's good to be self critical, but perfectionist? Well, maybe that needs keeping in check a bit.<br /><br />Good luck with it.Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619589.post-83196638908893098972010-02-17T10:10:24.998+00:002010-02-17T10:10:24.998+00:00My commiserations. I'm always thinking everyt...My commiserations. I'm always thinking everything I do is, at first blush, fantastic, and then after, totally rubbish. keeping myself positive is my biggest struggle -- even harder than the writing itself. Good luck and keep on plugging!Sue Guineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556228394020314560noreply@blogger.com